Tag Archive: community

Dec
28

Hassle Factor | What Would I Say?

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Say you have an opportunity for people to really connect with their community – not just its leaders, but also more neighbors – and have your thoughts about your neighborhood go on the public record, in the hopes it will make a difference? There are about five hassle factors in those two run-on sentences. So …

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Nov
21

Is There Power in Art?

A few days ago I pondered the power of art, and threw out a question to many artists I know. Here are some of their responses, in order of receipt. To outline and clarify what ails and cheers us, and to motivate us to grapple with it honestly (whether we want to or not) - Kwana …

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Sep
01

Notes on Social Media For Nonprofits Conference

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On Monday, August 22nd, I attended the LA Social Media For Nonprofits Conference. Not only was this a wonderful way to connect with others I hadn’t seen in a while (Robert & Caitlin Negron of The Indy Covergence, SM Consultant and Professional Distraction Gedaly Guberek, Marlon Deleon of Long Beach Theatre Arts Collaborative), but also …

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Jul
22

Outreach Projects | Imagine East Hollywood Pt1

I’ll be regularly posting highlights from various Outreach Projects & Clients. First up is Imagine East Hollywood Commissioned by the EHNC 2009-2010. It culminated in an ImaginAction, where a group of community artists interacted with our audience to break down a neighborhood council agenda. We also displayed & welcomed the community to make suggestions via …

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Sep
14

Are you registered to vote, California?

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All of the information below was taken directly from the California Secretary of State website Ignorance is not an option. (except for that. that was from me.) Are You Already Registered to Vote? To find out if you are currently registered to vote, visit the Secretary of State’s Check Status of Your Voter Registration web …

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